2024 DNC roll call celebrated songs from each state. Here's which song represented Indiana
As Democratic delegates announced their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee on Tuesday at the DNC, the DJ played a unique song for each state.
Hoosiers may have expected a John Mellencamp tune, but instead, Indiana delegates voted to Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." The song played during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago is from the 1979 album "Off the Wall."
What other famous musicians come from Indiana?
Former IndyStar reporter Dave Lindquist created a list of musicians that have represented Indiana throughout history. Some were born there, while others are linked to the state for other reasons. They include John Mellencamp and his drummer, Kenny Aronoff; Axl Rose (Guns n' Roses); Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds; and Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon), among others.
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Where was Michael Jackson born?
Known as the "King of Pop," Jackson grew up in Gary, Indiana. He was born in 1958 and died in 2009.
Despite his status as an icon in music, his legacy also includes allegations of sex abuse, which came back into the national conversation in the documentary "Leaving Neverland." The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and then aired and streamed on HBO.
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USA Today reporter Anthony Robledo and former IndyStar reporter Dave Lindquist contributed.
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